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Articles from the May 23, 2016 edition


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  • Blackduck seeded third in Girls Class A Softball

    Bemidji Pioneer|May 23, 2016

    The Class A and Class AA softball tournaments have been seeded. The Blackduck softball team earned the No. 3 seed in the Sub-Section 8A North softball tournament, which starts next week. The Drakes, who finished the regular season with an 11-8 record, will take on Red Lake (0-9) in their first-round game Tuesday in Blackduck. Badger/Greenbush-Middle River is the No. 1 seed and gets a first-round bye, as does No. 2 seeded Red Lake Falls. Lake of the Woods (6-8) earned the No. 4 seed and will take on fifth-seeded Kelliher-Northome (3-13) in...

  • Karson Joseph Brun-Neadeau

    May 23, 2016

    Karson Joseph Brun-Neadeau Born: Mon., Jul. 6, 2015 Died: Thu., May 19, 2016 Visitation 3:00 PM Sun., May 22, 2016 Location: Red Lake Community Center Funeral Service Tue., May 24, 2016 Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church Karson Joseph Brun-Neadeau, "AKI GWEWEZANCE" – Little Boy of the Earth, "GIDAAGI BINAASE" – Spotted Bird, 10 months old, of Red Lake, began his spiritual journey on May 19, 2016 at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis. He was born on July 6, 2015 in Bemidji, the son of Mal...

  • 2016 Ponemah School Pow Wow held on Friday

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    The Ponemah School held their annual pow wow on Friday, May 20, 2016. Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. was this year's Master of Ceremonies and there was an excellent turnout....

  • 13 graduate from Oshkiimaajitahdah CNA & HHA Program

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    RED LAKE - Thirteen graduates of the Oshkiimaajitahdah Certified Nursing Assistance and Home Health Aide Program were honored on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Red Lake Humanities Center. Since the program began last year, it was their largest class of graduates ever. At 3 PM, Don Kingbird opened the ceremony with a prayer, followed by the welcome by Oshkiimaajitahdah Executive Director Jerry Loud. Red Lake Tribal Chairman Darrell Seki gave the opening remarks, with Delbert Clark, Administrator of...

  • Red Lake Nation College Special Recognition Ceremony held for Class of 2016 - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    RED LAKE - Last week, twenty-three Red Lake Nation College students graduated in a ceremony held at Leech Lake Tribal College, but on Thursday, May 19, 2016, a Special Recognition Ceremony was held outside on the campus with Red Lake in the background. The ceremony began with an introduction by Mistress of Ceremonies Lorena Cook, RLNC Board Chairwoman, followed by the Grand March accompanied by the Red Lake Nation College Drum Group. Eugene Stillday, Spiritual Advisor for RLNC, gave the opening...

  • Tribal college students participate in summer research program at NDSU

    May 23, 2016

    Fargo, North Dakota – Tribal college students from North Dakota and Minnesota are learning about research in a two-week summer undergraduate research program at NDSU, in partnership with the North Dakota IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence. The program, held from May 15-28, provides students an opportunity to immerse themselves in research topics. Students participate in science lab tours and hands-on activities, learn about indigenous research methodologies and research practices, g...

  • Red Lake Middle School inducts 4 new members into National Junior Honor Society - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    RED LAKE - On Thursday, May 19, 2016, four new members were inducted into the Red Lake Middle School Junior Honor Society, and eleven current members were recognized in a special ceremony at the Red Lake Middle School Mini-Theater. The National Junior Honor Society is a worldwide organization that promotes and supports student achievement in areas of citizenship, service, leadership, scholarship and character. The welcome was provided by NJHS advisors Tara Olson and Rachel Boughton, followed by...

  • Thursday Evening LaCrosse Action in Red Lake - P2

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    Thursday Evening LaCrosse Action in Red Lake...

  • Red Lake Nation 2016 Tribal Election Results Certified - P2

    RLTC|May 23, 2016

    Members of the Red Lake Nation went to the polls on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, for the purpose of electing four District Representatives for a four year term, one each from the Ponemah, Redby, Red Lake and Little Rock Districts. The incumbents are Randy Kingbird, Ponemah District Representative; Allen Pemberton, Redby District Representative; Robert "Bob" Smith, Red Lake District Representative; and Richard Barrett, Sr ., Little Rock District Representative. If a candidate receives 50 percent of...

  • Lady Warriors downed by Lady Mustangs on very cold evening - P6

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    On Friday, May 13, 2016 the Red Lake Lady Warriors hosted the Kelliher-Northome Mustangs and what may have been one of the coldest days ever in the middle of May. The Lady Warriors' young team were defeated due to some good pitching and hitting by the Mustangs....

  • Red Lake High School Annual Warrior's Honor Banquet held in Red Lake - P8

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    On Wednesday, May 11, 2016 the Red Lake High School held their annual Warrior's Honor Banquet at the Seven Clans Casino Event Center in Red Lake. The evening banquet honored students in both academics and athletics. In academics, members of the Knowledge Bowl were recognizes, as well as members of the RLHS Band, the 2016 Graduating Senior Class, Academic Letters and some scholarship awards were presented. In athletics, those honored were students in football, volleyball, girl's and boy's golf,...

  • Day Two: 6th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Conference held in Red Lake - P9

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    RED LAKE - On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, the second day of the 6th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Conference began at 8 AM at the Red Lake Casino Event Center with registration and breakfast. After the Opening Ceremony, Red Lake's eldest elder, Gordon Bailey, presented the welcome and opening remarks. A Talent Show took place, with prizes of $100 for 1st Place, $75.00 for Second and $50 for Third Place, followed by a Youth Showcase that featured children from the Red Lake Head Start Immersion Progra...

  • Day One: 6th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Conference held in Red Lake - P10

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    RED LAKE - On Monday, May 9, 2016 the 6th Annual Red Lake Nation Elder's Conference began at 8 AM at the Red Lake Casino Event Center with registration and breakfast. Chairman Darrell Seki Sr. gave the welcome and opening remarks, followed by an exhibition by Larry Yazzie and the Native Pride Dancers. Two presentations took place starting at around 10 AM. The first was Dementia Awareness, presented by Karen (Holstein) Bedeau and Carol Priest, and the second was a presentation on "Working with...

  • Warriors win first two games of season with 12-6 win over Lake of the Woods - P12

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    The Red Lake Warriors won their first two games of the season with 12-6 win over Lake of the Woods in Red Lake. Although they only played one game, they decided beforehand that this scheduled double-header would give two victories to the winner. Red Lake was supposed to play a game at Lake of the Woods in April but was cancelled because of rain. Alex English pitched the entire 7 innings for the Warriors and got the win. The JV Varsity baseball team were also winners on the afternoon. Red Lake...

  • Lady Warriors Softball Team hosts Pine River in make-up game - P17

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    The Red Lake Lady Warriors Varsity and Junior Varsity Softball Teams hosted Pine River in a make-up game on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Pine River took both games. Red Lake Baseball Schedule: http://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2016/04/01/sports/2016-red-lake-warrior-baseball-schedule/45435.html Red Lake Girls Softball Schedule: http://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2016/03/31/sports/2016-red-lake-lady-warriors-upper-mississippi-conference-softball-schedule/45392.html...

  • Red Lake High School 2016 Prom - P21

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    The 2016 Red Lake High School Prom was held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Red Lake Casino Event Center. Red Lake High School Prom 2016 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrUKMki48F8...

  • Red Lake #5 upsets #4 Browerville/Eagle Valley 66-52 to advance in State Tournament - P51

    Michael Barrett, RLNN|May 23, 2016

    From KKCQ Sports Class A State Quarterfinal – Red Lake 66 vs. Browerville/Eagle Valley 52 Fifth seed and seventh-ranked (MBN) Red Lake (27-4) pushed its winning streak to 15 games by knocking off fourth seed and fifth-ranked (MBN) Browerville/Eagle Valley (26-3) 66-62 on Thursday afternoon at Williams Arena in the 2016 MSHSL Class A quarterfinal on the campus of the University of Minnesota. A program with a reputation for a loyal and spirited crowd, Red Lake was buoyed by the sixth man a...

  • MDA funds 11 innovative farm ideas

    May 23, 2016

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Sustainable Agriculture Demonstration Grant program has just awarded grants to 11 new projects across the state. “Farmers never run out of ideas when it comes to profitability, conservation, or how to make farming more satisfying,” said Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson. “This program promotes innovation by helping reduce the risk of testing new farming ideas.” The projects, which last for two to three years, are located in all regions of the state. Topics include cov...

  • SEASONAL LOAD LIMIT NOTIFICATION

    May 23, 2016

    Date: May 19, 2016 Subject: STARTING DATE for Full-Summer Overweight Permits in the NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTH FROST ZONES. POSTING UPDATE The STARTING DATE for Full-Summer Overweight Permits in the NORTH-CENTRAL FROST ZONE will be Tuesday, May 24, 2016. The STARTING DATE for Full-Summer Overweight Permits in the NORTH FROST ZONE will be Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Road Restriction maps indicating the locations of weight restricted routes and those state highways open to maximum ten-ton axle weights are listed on the MnDOT Seasonal Load Limits...

  • 'Te Ata' delights packed house at film festival

    May 23, 2016

    BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Emerging from a portable movie theater during the second annual film festival bearing this city's name, Margarita Fontana clutched a handful of tissues. The Rogers, Arkansas, resident's wide smile spoke volumes about her experience after viewing "Te Ata." "Absolutely fantastic. I had to wipe away tears several times," she said, opening her palm to show tissues. "(The movie) just sucks you in. It makes you feel like you're part of the family. From the storyline to the sympathe...

  • $53 million down the toilet? Transgender bathroom ban could cost Marion schools

    May 23, 2016

    Marion County Public Schools stands to lose $53 million in federal funding if the School Board continues to block transgender students from using bathrooms of their gender identity. The loss of funding would likely not happen anytime soon, however, because the transgender bathroom issue is so unsettled nationwide. School officials said the district stands to lose $30 million for food service and $20 million in federal grants, primarily for Title I programs. The remaining $3 million in potential losses would be in funds for high school Junior...

  • House bill would scale back number of free school meals

    May 23, 2016

    WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Wednesday weighed legislation that could lower the number of students receiving free and reduced-price meals at school. Legislation debated by the House Education and Workforce Committee aims to save money by scaling back the number of schools in which all students receive free or reduced meals. It would also help schools that say the Obama administration’s healthier meal rules are too restrictive and not appealing enough to students. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/fewer-kids-could-rece...

  • VA school discipline is 'widespread, discriminatory,' study says

    May 23, 2016

    Virginia, the state that leads the nation in the school-to-prison pipeline, also disproportionately suspends African-American male students and those with disabilities from school for issues as minor as a sarcastic tone, a cell phone, or too many unexcused absences. "Suspended Progress," a report released today by the Legal Aid Justice Center, says that the fix would be for school administrators to shift away from so-called zero tolerance policies, which often mandate punishment for even slight infractions, in favor of working with families...

  • Fosston downs Cass Lake-Bena 17-2

    KKCQ Sports|May 23, 2016

    Fosston 17 vs. Cass Lake-Bena (at BSU) 2 Dalton Agnes tossed a no-hitter as the Fosston Greyhounds rolled to a 17-2 win over the Cass Lake-Bena Panthers at Bemidji State University. The Greyhounds jumped out to a 5-0 lead and never looked back as they improved their overall record to 10-5. Jesse Sather went 3 for 5 at the plate and scored 3 runs for Fosston while Cody Baumann and Hunter Kroening also had three hits apiece for Fosston. The Greyhounds had seven extra base hits in the game and had thirteen hits total. Dalton Agnes had twelve...

  • Man escapes house fire in Eckles Township

    May 23, 2016

    BEMIDJI—The owner of a home in Eckles Township escaped with his life after fire engulfed his house Friday evening. Bemidji Firefighters responded to a house fire at 8:56 p.m. Friday in the 11000 block of state Highway 89, according to a release from the department. http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4038178-man-escapes-house-fire-eckles-township...

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